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The "matrix direct sum" monoid modulo unitary equivalence

Given a commutative $*$-ring $(R,*)$, let $M(R,*)$ be the monoid whose elements are matrices over $R$ of all possible shapes and entries, including those that have $0$ columns or $0$ rows. Let the ...
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Do you know rings without involutions, auto-anti-isomorphics? In that case, what is the minimal example?

Do you know rings without involutions, but auto-anti-isomorphic (isomorphic to their opposite)? In that case, what is the minimal example? If a ring has an involution f, then f is an anti-automorphism;...
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If $H$ is essentially equimorphic to $K$, then is $H$ atomic only if so is $K$?

I will first state my question, and then give all the relevant definitions. Q. Let $H$ and $K$ be monoids, and assume $H$ is essentially equimorphic to $K$. Is it true that $H$ is atomic only if so ...
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